Karen Gallinger Quartet with Karen Gallinger, vocals, Tom Zink, keyboard, Chris Wabich, drums, Todd Johnson, bass.

Karen Gallinger

Long regarded as one of Southern California’s finest jazz vocalists, Karen Gallinger is a performer who blends artistic passion and mastery of her craft into a dynamic and unique package. She has a Sarah Vaughn range and can deliver ia wide variety of songs in a wide variety of styles…swing, blues, and pop with a jazz flavor.  
The concert is 6:00 -8:00 pm in lovely outdoor Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.Doors open 5:15 pm. Reservations for 8 or more by calling 949.715.9713 or email us. Cover $10/person. Special drinks and food available for purchase.This is on the coast, so light jackets are advised near sundown.

7th ANNUAL
LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
January 18th -January 25th, 2009

Lynn Harrell

This world-class Festival, established in 2003, brings music at its most exciting—up close and personal—to the charming seaside community of Laguna Beach. Dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation, the Festival presents traditional and contemporary classical music in an accessible and intimate style.

Featured artist: Lynn Harrell, cello
Lynn Harrell’s presence is felt throughout the musical world. A consummate soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, conductor and teacher, his work throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia has placed him in the highest echelon of today’s performing artists.

Mr. Harrell is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Piatigorsky Award, the Ford Foundation Concert Artists’ Award, and the first Avery Fisher Prize (jointly with Murray Perahia).

Mr. Harrell will be working with gifted young musicians in a weeklong personal teaching environment. The public has the rare opportunity to observe these stars of tomorrow in workshops and masterclasses as they hone their musical technique and expression, and to enjoy special performances by the master and pupils in intimate settings.
Enjoy Picturesque Laguna Beach: Located on the beautiful California Riviera in South Orange County, California, Laguna Beach is a picturesque seaside city with a village atmosphere. Known as
The Art Colony, Laguna is home to a number of fine art galleries, a variety of stylish shops and great dining and accommodations that offer something for everyone.

Festival Headquarters at Hotel Laguna: the essence of early California, combined with the charm and elegance of Europe’s finest historical establishments.

Celebrate music: The week features a special Meet the Artists salon, several educational events open to the public, master classes for local students, and concludes with three inspired weekend concerts. Click here to visit the Music Festival website for more information.

Mary Palchak, flute & Isamu Nakashio, guitar

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Co-Founder of California Concert Artists and Professional Flutist Mary Palchak enjoys an active career in Southern California. She has performed with the Pacific Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, Long Beach Opera, California Chamber Virtuosi and Nova Concerts. A native of Japan, Mr. Nakashio has an extensive background in performance and teaching. He received his Bachelor’s degree in music from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and completed two masters of music degrees.

Concert is 3:00 to 4:30 pm with a brief intermission. Free event.First Sundays, an afternoon of music and art at the Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. Sponsored by Laguna College of Art & Design, lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.Come early to enjoy the exhibition in the Art Gallery, which opens at 2:00 pm. Visit www.lagunacollege.edu for details.

Third Wheel Wind Trio

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Adrienne Geffen, clarinet, Karin Kantenwein, flute and Rich Ramberg, bassoon

Brought together by the desire to perform unconventional music, Third Wheel is a woodwind trio unlike any other. With a repertoire spanning more than four centuries of music, Third Wheel expands the definition of chamber music with an unusual instrumentation and fresh, youthful perspective.

Concert is 3:00 to 4:30 pm with a brief intermission. Free event.First Sundays, an afternoon of music and art at the Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. Sponsored by Laguna College of Art & Design, lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.Come early to enjoy the exhibition in the Art Gallery, which opens at 2:00 pm. Visit www.lagunacollege.edu for details.